Health & Safety Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
What is the purpose of Health and Safety?
A
To ensure a safe working environment while delivering construction projects.
2
Q
What is the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?
A
- Secures the H&S and welfare of employees
- Protects others from risks to H&S
- Emphasises the control of dangerous substances
3
Q
Name some key UK legislation related to H&S?
A
- Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
- Construction Design Management 2015 (CDM)
- Workplace Regulations 1992
- Personal Protective Equipment 1992 (PPE)
- DSE Regulation 1992
4
Q
When should a client notify via an F10 form to the HSE on a construction project?
A
- If it exceeds 30 days with 20 people working at one time
- or, exceeds 500 man days
5
Q
Who is the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)?
A
They are the regulator of H&S in the United Kingdom.
6
Q
Name some of the principles of CDM 2015?
A
- Prevention of Health and Safety risks
- Appointed the correct people for undertaking their duties
- Informing, training or instructing anyone
- Duty holders to co-operate, communicate and co-ordinate their works
- Consulting workers and promoting good H&S behaviours
7
Q
Name the CDM 2015 Duty Holders
A
- Client
- Principle Designer
- Designer
- Principle Contractor
- Contractor
- Employees/ workers
8
Q
What is asbestos?
A
A harmful product that is carcinogenic which is found typically in insulation, pipe lagging, and ceiling tiles.
9
Q
Name some of the types of Asbestos and which is the most harmful?
A
- Chrysolite (White)
- Amosite (Brown)
- Crocilodite (Blue) - most harmful
10
Q
If you encounter asbestos on a construction project what considerations need to be made?
A
- Stopping the works and ensuring personnel safety
- Financial impact of works stopping
- Impact on the programme
- Appointing a specialist removal contractor
- Ensuring H&S and legal obligations are carried out accordingly
